Building Inspector I/II/III (Structural)

City of Boca Raton • 200 North Building, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Inspector I/II/III performs technical work inspecting building construction on-site for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, state and federal codes. Under supervision of the Chief Inspector, this position demonstrates strong time management and self-direction as they perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, and re-inspect when deficiencies are corrected. A Building Inspector is sub-classified per trade qualifications as either "Structural", "Electrical", "Plumbing" or "Mechanical". As an essential employee, a Building Inspector will be required to perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessment or other special work detail. All Inspectors must meet all the education and experience requirements, hold required licensure and certifications, and have additional inspection work experience, all as noted below. Positions Available: Building Inspector I: Starting at $34.20/hour Building Inspector II: Starting at $35.91/hour Building Inspector III: Starting at $37.71/hour

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the building construction trades.
• Possession of a valid Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Building Code Administrator's and Inspector's Board in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 468 required.
• Possession of valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license.
• Five (5) years of experience in one (1) or more of the building construction trades AND One (1) year of professional employment as an inspector employed by an agency with building code regulatory authority required.
• Two (2) Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida OR One (1) Standard Inspector Certification and one (1) certification as a Plan Examiner from the State of Florida
• Two (2) years of experience of professional employment as an inspector employed by an agency with building code regulatory authority , instead of one (1) year for Level II .
• Possession of two (2) or more valid Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida AND Possession of one (1) or more Standard Certifications as a Plan Examiner from the State of Florida.
• Knowledge of building construction, building construction materials, and construction methods in at least one area of technical expertise such as structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing fields.
• Knowledge of City and State building codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of Standard office practices, procedures, software, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic.
• Skilled in Technical reading comprehension, understanding written sentences, schematics, and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Skilled in Active listening, giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding the points made, asking questions as needed, and avoiding interruptions at inappropriate times.
• Skilled in Service orientation, providing support and assistance as needed, ensuring inquiries, concerns, and administrative needs are addressed efficiently and effectively.
• Skilled in Time management, efficiently organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and allocating time for duties.
• Skilled in Communication, clearly articulating information to non-technical individuals and groups to ensure mutual understanding, resolve differences, refer customers to appropriate resources, and build trust and maintain relationships.
• Skilled in Active learning, continually learning and practicing to stay up-to-date with current codes, standards, requirements, and evolving technologies.
• Ability to Detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards that endanger life and property.
• Ability to Read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints of ordinary complexity quickly and accurately and to compare them with construction in process.
• Ability to Read, understand and interpret building codes and to assist in the evaluation of building permit application documents for compliance with those codes.
• Ability to Communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, other city employees and the general public.
• Ability to Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, applicants, contractors, and other stakeholders, working collaboratively with department staff, and other departments.
• Ability to Enforce codes and regulations with firmness and tact.
• Ability to Organize and write accurate and detailed reports and to maintain paper and computer-based records.
• Ability to Use a computer, including proficiency with relevant software applications, as well as smartphones, cellphone, iPads, and tablets to efficiently complete tasks and communicate effectively.
• Ability to Respond as needed for inspections outside of normal business hours.
• Ability to Make use of employer provided resources to obtain and/or maintain required certification.

Nice To Haves

• State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications or current licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications.
• Current licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Possession of a certification as a Building Code Administrator (BCAIB) from the State of Florida.
• Possession of a State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications.
• Current licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
• Possession of a certification as a Building Code Administrator (BCAIB) from the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, repair and existing buildings for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, county, state and federal codes.
• Ensure installation and construction are substantially compliant with approved plans and specifications.
• Identify hazardous conditions; issue notices, warnings or stop-work orders; re-inspect to verify corrections.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, maintain records, and testify in court as required.
• Communicate professionally and timely with contractors, property owners, public, and staff about code requirements, inspections, and corrections.
• Use inspection/permit software and other business systems; learn evolving technologies.
• Participate in on-call rotation for fire-incident inspections and perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessments or other emergency special details.
• Applies appropriate regulations and codes with guidance, as necessary, from the Chief Inspector or Building Official.
• Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries by taking appropriate action and following up.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress, and completed work under supervision of the Chief Inspector.
• Issue notices of violations for non-conformance and reinspect when deficiencies are corrected.
• Sub-classify work by trade (Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) and perform trade-specific inspections consistent with certifications.
• Apply codes and regulations with guidance from Chief Inspector or Building Official.
• Monitors deadlines for submittal of recertification reports.
• Ensures notices of submittal deadlines are prepared and timely issued.
• Responds to technical questions regarding the program and its requirements.
• Respond to complaints regarding building safety.
• Observing building inspections performed by engineers.
• Assist with the enforcement of code compliance.
• Compile data and preparing reports related to Building Recertification Program.
• Coordinate work with code compliance personnel, building inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, and other City staff.
• Attends Permitting and Construction Review Boards and Special Magistrate hearings regarding building inspection and code compliance cases.
• Perform highly complex inspections, including major construction projects; serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance/mentoring to Inspectors I and II.
• Assist and provide backup to the Deputy Building Official; help review/evaluate building plans for code compliance.
• May be assigned to specialized programs (e.g., Building Recertification Program, Floodplain Management) with duties including program monitoring, enforcement support, data/report compilation, coordination with other departments, and attendance at hearings.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits : No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off : 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit : Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance : Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans : Two pension/retirement options to choose from

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED